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BLINK - Entering Grades 5-6
Kids & Company

Kids & Company is Hopkins Public Schools' premiere before- and after-school care program for children in Kindergarten through fifth-grade during the school year and 1-6 during the summer. A fee-based program, Kids & Company is offered in five of the District's six elementary schools. As well as limited locations on non-school days and Summer. Helpful hints for requesting a new contract: We require 2 emergency contacts Payment method will be asked for before completing, but will not be charged until contract is approved Clinic and Doctor information is required. Contract request for the 2024-25 School Year are open. Please see our website for more information Contract request for at Eisenhower Elementary and Glen Lake Elementary (Gatewood/Glen Lake) After School childcare are closed due to space constraints. Summer 2025 contract request opens February 17th at 8pm. Contract request window for School Year 2025-26 and Non-School Days opens Monday, April 7th at 8:00 a.m. and closes Friday, April 18th at 11:59 p.m. - Registration process details are available here. Kids & Company Family Handbook Placement Dashboard Kids & Company is a DHS Certified Child Care Program that accepts Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), if you have questions about CCAP, please contact Christine Beach-Olsen at (952) 988- 4076.

Summer 2025 K&C K&C Site
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Baking for Beginners
Camp Royal Week 1

Get hands-on learning about baking techniques, measuring and baking methods. Students will learn about making cookies, cupcakes and quick breads. Bring containers to bring home your creations.

Youth Summer 2025
Ballet
Music & Dance

Looking for more ballet without losing creativity and fun? This class is your answer! We will use the Wish Upon a Ballet curriculum but go even further into specific ballet technique. Your children will not only think it is fun but will improve posture, strength and flexibility in a positive and self-esteem building atmosphere. This class is for beginners, as well as students with previous dance experience. Ballet shoes required.

Hop-Kids Summer 2025
Basketball Camp
Camp Royal Week 5

DASH Sports Summer Basketball camps provide players with a well-rounded basketball experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly shoot, pass, dribble, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Camp ends with scrimmages and games the final day where athletes can showcase their skills. Athletes should bring a water bottle and a snack. Balls are provided.

Youth Summer 2025
Basketball Mini Games Camp
Camp Royal Week 7

Join us for our introductory basketball course! Athletes will have the opportunity to enhance their skills through development drills, agility & footwork training, and mini competitions and fun games throughout the day. At the end of the day there will be 3-on-3 half court games with a clock and referees and lots of fun surprises. Students will have option to compete and win prizes as well as have free time for skill development. Students should bring water bottle and snack if needed. Game jerseys will be provided

Youth Summer 2025
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Be a Better Writer: 10 Easy Tips to Improve your Writing NOW
Personal Finance and Life Planning

We write everyday: emails, social media posts, work projects, and even non-fiction or creative writing. Improving is just a matter of knowing some simple tricks to make your writing more impactful and readable, and may help get you a promotion at work or avoid rejection from a publisher. In this hands-on session, there will be writing/editing examples and exercises so you can see in real time how to make sentences flow properly while still maintaining reader interest, and you will leave with a workbook full of writing tips and tricks, which is included in the class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Adult Winter/Spring 2025
Become an Impressionist Painter
Art

This class is designed for those with some painting experience looking to take their style to the next level and bringing a luminous quality to their paintings. Learn how to build a painting with interesting brushwork well capturing the light in a vibrant Impressionistic style. The class is partial towards oils - however acrylics can be used as well. Students will be provided a recommended supply list for the class.

Adult Summer 2025
Beginner Coder: Pokemon Quest
Camp Royal Week 7

New to coding? This camp is perfect for you! Step into the world of Pokémon as you create your very own video game filled with thrilling adventures and your favorite Pokémon creatures. Designed specifically for beginner coders, this camp makes learning coding skills super fun and easy. Work in small teams to build an exciting Pokémon adventure map, code a game to catch Pokémon, design your dream Pokémon team, and even create a duel game to battle against your friends. Ready to code and catch 'em all? Please bring a USB Flash drive to save your projects.

Youth Summer 2025
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Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published
Personal Finance and Life Planning

If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional publisher, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past the editor's desk. You will discover how to: *become a “published” writer overnight *submit manuscripts the correct way *find the right publisher for your work *write irresistible query letters *determine when and how to get an agent *100 ways to make money as a freelance writer If you really want to succeed, this step-by-step workshop is a must! Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Adult Winter/Spring 2025
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Beginner’s Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT (AI) for Writers
Personal Finance and Life Planning

ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to: register for a FREE ChatGPT account input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses build creative content, from stories to marketing copy determine its capabilities and limitations understand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPT There’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve. It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now! The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Adult Winter/Spring 2025
Beginning Landscape Watercolor Painting
Art

Let loose your inner watercolor artist! Learn step by step how to paint quick and easy landscapes with watercolor. You will be surprised how you can really capture the atmosphere of a scene. Leave this class knowing the techniques needed for painting skies, backgrounds, foregrounds, and trees. Brushes and watercolors will be provided by the instructor. Students should bring a watercolor pad of paper to class. The instructor covers the many different paper options in the first class.

Adult Winter/Spring 2025
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Beginning Pottery
Camp Royal Week 6

This is a class for the potter learning how to throw on the wheel and learn various other techniques how to make pottery. Demonstrations will be provided throughout the week. Please wear tennis shoes and wear your hair back. Snack is optional.

Youth Summer 2025
Waitlist

Beginning and Advanced Beginning Pottery
Art

This course is designed for those who have little to no clay experience. Students will learn the basics of both hand building and wheel throwing and will have instructor support to complete student proposed projects. Students are expected to bring their own clay tools.

Adult Winter/Spring 2025
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Belly Dancing Basics & Beyond
Music & Dance

Join the Sisterhood of Belly Dance! Dance to mysterious, ancient and modern rhythms. Learn fabulous and beautiful dance moves while toning and strengthening your body! We cover basic moves and more, combinations and zils. Finger cymbals are available for use. Choreography included. Bring a hip scarf and your smile! This class is level 1-2. No previous dance experience necessary. Prerequisite to Intermediate Class.

Adult Winter/Spring 2025
Belly Dancing Basics & Beyond
Music & Dance

Join the Sisterhood of Belly Dance! Dance to mysterious, ancient and modern rhythms. Learn fabulous and beautiful dance moves while toning and strengthening your body! We cover basic moves and more, combinations and zils. Finger cymbals are available for use. Choreography included. Bring a hip scarf and your smile! This class is level 1-2. No previous dance experience necessary. Prerequisite to Intermediate Class.

Adult Summer 2025
Bicycle Repair and Bike Maintenance
Hobbies

Basic bike set up, identification, shifting adjustments, brake adjustments, how to safety check your bike, preparing a bike for selling, as well as many other helpful tips & tricks. Time will be available to fix many of the mechanical issues you are facing. Bringing in a bike is encouraged. Please bring a bike. Great value if you factor in a basic tune up!

Adult Winter/Spring 2025
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Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Camp
Teens, Sports and Other Programs

This 1 week camp will teach you basic bike set up, trailside repair, shifting adjustments, brake adjustments, learn how to re-cable a bike for shifting and brakes, tube replacement, tips & tricks, and preparing a bike for selling, Students are free to bring a different bike to each class. Many of your bike issues can be solved in this class! Parts are an extra fee if it is something more major or we will help you source new parts if needed. Please bring a bike to class. If you do not have a bike, contact Community Ed at 952-988-4070.

Youth Summer 2025
Bicycle Tune Up and Maintenance!
Hobbies

This 3hr class will build from basic to more advance. Many of your bike issues can be solved in this class! Major focus will be on identification of bicycle parts, trailside repair, shifting adjustments, brake adjustments, chain maintenance, how to repair/replace a tube (flat tire), how to safety check your bike. We will also learn basic wheel truing, replacing a chain, how to replace brake and shifting cables. Learn a skill and leave with a bike tuned up for less than the price of a shop tune up. Plus, you don't have to wait!

Adult Winter/Spring 2025
Big Explorers Camp
Camp Royal Week 9

Welcome to Camp Royal's Big Explorers, a vibrant outdoor learning adventure designed for children in grades 3-5! At our camp, young adventurers will embark on exciting journeys through nature, fostering curiosity, teamwork, and a love for the great outdoors.

Youth Summer 2025
Bike Trailside Repair and Adjustments
Hobbies

Many possible issues and problems can and do occasionally occur when riding. We will work through flat tires, wheel issues, dropped chains, cleaning and lubing, replacing tires, and what to buy to handle the unfortunate issues. This is a mix of hands on and lecture. Please leave your bikes at home for this class.

Adult Winter/Spring 2025
Bluey Mini Camp
Camp Royal Week 9

Does your camper love Bluey? What better way to spend a week doing Bluey-themed camp with crafts, games, a dance party and a yummy snack!

Youth Summer 2025
Bluey Mini Camp
Camp Royal Week 5

Does your camper love Bluey? What better way to spend a week doing Bluey-themed camp with crafts, games, a dance party and a yummy snack!

Youth Summer 2025
Bob Ross: Let's Paint Happy Little Trees
Art

Bob Ross taught a technique that shows anyone can paint. This class will show you step by step how to create a beautiful painting. The class is 4 hours long and all supplies are provided. At the end of the class, you leave with a beautiful 12x16 oil painting anyone will be proud to display on their wall. Open to anyone ages 7+ (with an accompanied adult). April : Ocean Road May : Moonrise

Adult Winter/Spring 2025
Bob Ross: Let's Paint Happy Little Trees
Art

Bob Ross taught a technique that shows anyone can paint. This class will show you step by step how to create a beautiful painting. The class is 4 hours long and all supplies are provided. At the end of the class, you leave with a beautiful 12x16 oil painting anyone will be proud to display on their wall. Open to anyone ages 7+ (with an accompanied adult). June : Bird July : Deer

Adult Summer 2025

Hopkins Community Education

BLINK - Entering Grades 5-6
Kids & Company

Baking for Beginners
Camp Royal Week 1

Ballet
Music & Dance

Basketball Camp
Camp Royal Week 5

Basketball Mini Games Camp
Camp Royal Week 7

Be a Better Writer: 10 Easy Tips to Improve your Writing NOW
Personal Finance and Life Planning

Become an Impressionist Painter
Art

Beginner Coder: Pokemon Quest
Camp Royal Week 7

Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published
Personal Finance and Life Planning

Beginner’s Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT (AI) for Writers
Personal Finance and Life Planning

Beginning Landscape Watercolor Painting
Art

Beginning Pottery
Camp Royal Week 6

Beginning and Advanced Beginning Pottery
Art

Belly Dancing Basics & Beyond
Music & Dance

Belly Dancing Basics & Beyond
Music & Dance

Bicycle Repair and Bike Maintenance
Hobbies

Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Camp
Teens, Sports and Other Programs

Bicycle Tune Up and Maintenance!
Hobbies

Big Explorers Camp
Camp Royal Week 9

Bike Trailside Repair and Adjustments
Hobbies

Bluey Mini Camp
Camp Royal Week 9

Bluey Mini Camp
Camp Royal Week 5

Bob Ross: Let's Paint Happy Little Trees
Art

Bob Ross: Let's Paint Happy Little Trees
Art

Hopkins Community Education

BLINK - Entering Grades 5-6 Kids & Company

Baking for Beginners Camp Royal Week 1

Ballet Music & Dance

Basketball Camp Camp Royal Week 5

Basketball Mini Games Camp Camp Royal Week 7

Be a Better Writer: 10 Easy Tips to Improve your Writing NOW Personal Finance and Life Planning

Become an Impressionist Painter Art

Beginner Coder: Pokemon Quest Camp Royal Week 7

Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published Personal Finance and Life Planning

Beginner’s Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT (AI) for Writers Personal Finance and Life Planning

Beginning Landscape Watercolor Painting Art

Beginning Pottery Camp Royal Week 6

Beginning and Advanced Beginning Pottery Art

Belly Dancing Basics & Beyond Music & Dance

Belly Dancing Basics & Beyond Music & Dance

Bicycle Repair and Bike Maintenance Hobbies

Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Camp Teens, Sports and Other Programs

Bicycle Tune Up and Maintenance! Hobbies

Big Explorers Camp Camp Royal Week 9

Bike Trailside Repair and Adjustments Hobbies

Bluey Mini Camp Camp Royal Week 9

Bluey Mini Camp Camp Royal Week 5

Bob Ross: Let's Paint Happy Little Trees Art

Bob Ross: Let's Paint Happy Little Trees Art

BLINK - Entering Grades 5-6
Kids & Company

Baking for Beginners
Camp Royal Week 1

Ballet
Music & Dance

Basketball Camp
Camp Royal Week 5

Basketball Mini Games Camp
Camp Royal Week 7

Be a Better Writer: 10 Easy Tips to Improve your Writing NOW
Personal Finance and Life Planning

Become an Impressionist Painter
Art

Beginner Coder: Pokemon Quest
Camp Royal Week 7

Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published
Personal Finance and Life Planning

Beginner’s Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT (AI) for Writers
Personal Finance and Life Planning

Beginning Landscape Watercolor Painting
Art

Beginning Pottery
Camp Royal Week 6

Beginning and Advanced Beginning Pottery
Art

Belly Dancing Basics & Beyond
Music & Dance

Belly Dancing Basics & Beyond
Music & Dance

Bicycle Repair and Bike Maintenance
Hobbies

Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Camp
Teens, Sports and Other Programs

Bicycle Tune Up and Maintenance!
Hobbies

Big Explorers Camp
Camp Royal Week 9

Bike Trailside Repair and Adjustments
Hobbies

Bluey Mini Camp
Camp Royal Week 9

Bluey Mini Camp
Camp Royal Week 5

Bob Ross: Let's Paint Happy Little Trees
Art

Bob Ross: Let's Paint Happy Little Trees
Art